Customer Reviews

Taylor Professional Freezer-Refrigerator Thermometer with 3-Inch Dial

5 star:		(27)
4 star:		(0)
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1 star:		(4)

 

 

Let me preface this by saying that at $4.40 there isn't much risk in buying this thermometer. Given Amazon's great customer service I'm sure I can return it but it's not really worth sending it back. I've read the previous comments and 5-star ratings and I'm left wondering if anyone else checked the accuracy before commenting. I checked it out at with accurate digital and analog thermometers at room temperature of 68 degrees, at refrigerator temperature of 36 degrees, and at a freezer temperature of -2 degrees. In all cases I found the Taylor Professional Freezer-Refrigerator Thermometer to read 3 degrees lower than actual temperature. There does not seem to be any way to adjust the dial with the exception of taking it apart and moving the faceplate (not sure if that is possible without breaking it). I gave it only one star for just this reason; that you cannot calibrate the unit for error, not for the inaccuracy itself.

It does have a big dial and is easy to read but I think at the critical temperature of a refrigerator it is important to be accurate. I realize there may be many people who do not have the equipment to check out the accuracy as I do, but there is a significant difference in storing food at 37 degrees F rather than at 40.

So if you're agreeable to mentally normalizing the temp (as I will do) when you read it, I suppose you'd be satisfied with it given it's low cost. That last statement presupposes that the one you buy has the same inaccuracy as mine. Who knows, the one you get might be "right on" but how would you know that without calibrating it?

Taylor is known for its thermometers. I have used many of them through the years. This professional freezer-refrigerator thermometer is great. We had problems with our refrigerator/freezer and after my husband fixed it, we needed to have an accurate reading on both compartments. We like this one because it is large. You don't even need your glasses to check it to see if your fridge or freezer is in the correct temp. zone because the areas are clearly marked in color. It also responded rapidly when moved between the two compartments. The angle of the dial makes reading very easy.

Good product, easy to view, seems to be accurate, colored acceptable zone is very helpful.

I purchased this and a few days later purchased the MIU 90062 thermometer, one for each fridge. They gave the same temp readings when placed next to one another so I assume they are pretty accurate. The advantage to the Taylor is the giant dial which makes it easier to read. The advantage to the MIU is it costs less and the dial is easy enough to read, but with smaller numbers. For the price it is good to have something like this for the peace of mind it gives you to know that the fridge is operating at safe temperatures (or not at safe temps so you can do something about it). I would buy this again.

After buying a new Amana refrigerator, I decided to purchase this thermometer to check the normal setting (4) for both refrigerator and freezer. I have found that I was able to reduce both of the settings by one to save more energy as the settings were colder than needed. The refrigerator setting is still a little on the cold side when the door is opened infrequently. Definitely a good buy and large numbers that are easy to read.

This thermometer is perfect for watching freezer/refrigerator temps. Very easy to read dial. I bought 5 of them for 3 separate units and all are working perfectly. One even made me aware of a problem with a thermostat in one of my refrigerators and it was still under warranty. I would have never discovered the problem without the thermometer and it's paid for itself already!!

You won't find any compliants here. Stick the thing in the frig and it will work forever. The dial is easy to read and the thermometer doesn't take up much space in the frig.

The big, bold numbers make this thermometer extremely easy to read, even at a distance. I use it in my refrigerator and have found it to be 100% accurate. It registers a constant 38 degrees which I have verified with an industrial style digital probe.

For most refrigerators and freezers, this thermometer will be set on a flat shelf using the stainless steel base. For those that have wire grate-type shelving, the base can be rotated to hang between the grates.

This thermometer provides everything you need: easy to read, extremely accurate, and peace of mind knowing that your food is stored at a safe temperature (below 40 degrees).

I wish I would have had this thermometer all along, then I would have known that my refrigerator wasn't working properly. After my refrigerator was fixed, I invested in two thermometers: one for my freezer and one for the refrigerator. Now every day I am aware of the temperature and I know if it is working properly. Great investment! Cheaper then replacing all that food!!

I bought 3 of these devices. Two to use in my kitchen refrigerator/freezer and one to use in my garage freezer. I am absolutely NOT disappointed in these thermometers.